Careers with a Cause
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About the Job
The YMCA of San Francisco is seeking a Preschool Site Coordinator for Gateway Child Development Center - 559 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080
The YMCA Preschool Site Coordinator works directly with the Child Development Director to administer a safe and nurturing environment that is developmentally appropriate for children ages 3 months-6 years old and works to achieve successful program service delivery to the YMCA Preschool constituency. The Site Coordinator assists the Child Development Director in establishing classroom policies and procedures for children’s development and safety and is responsible for ensuring that the center meets the State of California Community Care Licensing requirements. This position will act as the Department Head in the absence of the Child Development Director and will work closely with parents and staff to identify and develop programs and activities in accordance with the YMCA of San Francisco Child Care Programming goals and objectives. The Site Coordinator will delegate appropriate responsibilities as needed for successful day to day, and step directly into classroom duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- 21 years or older
- BA Degree in ECE or related field
- Site Supervisor Permit from California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
- Available full-time Monday-Friday; 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week (ECE is a year-round program)
- 2 years' experience of in a supervisory role
- Experience working with toddlers and preschool aged children
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English
- CPR and First Aid certified (may certify upon hire)
- Fingerprint background check clearance with Community Care Licensing
- Submit proof of immunizations, health screening, TB test clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual skills in Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, or other language
- CCTC Program Director permit qualified
- Experience working for the YMCA or in YMCA Preschools
- Knowledge of NAEYC, PITC, Anti-Bias Curriculum, Emergent Curriculum and Reggio Emilia
FOR NEW APPLICATIONS:
FOR CURRENT STAFF AT THE Y OF SF:
All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationship over minors. Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records